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Introduction: Liberia is located on the south western coast of Africa. It is bound by Sierra Leone to the north west, Guinea to the north, Ivory Coast to the east and north east and the Atlantic Ocean to the south.

Official Name: Republic of Liberia
Area: 111,370 Sq Km (43,000 Sq Miles)
Population: 3,317,000
Continent: Africa
Density per square mile: 77
Capital City: Monrovia
Religions: 68% Christians, 18% follow local native tribal beliefs and 14% Muslims.

Language: English (official) and tribal dialects
Government: Republic

Currency: Liberian dollar
GDP: $3.6 billion
GDP Per Head: $1,100

Natural Resources: Iron ore, timber, diamonds & gold.
Land Use: Arable Land 2%
Agriculture: rubber, coffee, cocoa, rice, cassava (tapioca), palm oil, sugarcane, bananasand livestock inc. sheep, goats & timber.
Industry: Diamonds, rubber processing, palm oil processing & timber.

Tourism: None - See Visas

Natural Hazards: Dust-laden harmattan winds blow from the Sahara (December to March), Tornadoes during wet season.
Health Risks: Current Situation in Liberia

Climate: Liberia has a tropical climate with two wet seasons in the south east and one wet season from May - October for the rest of the country. The climate is characterised by constant high temperatures and abundant rainfall. High humidity is common during the wet season. Average annual rainfall in Monrovia is 163 inches and average temperature ranges are from 22 degrees Celsius - 27 degrees Celsius all year.

Time: GMT/UTC hours - No UTC/GMT offset
National Days: July 26

Visas: The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office advise against all travel to Liberia. The security situation is volatile and flights out of Liberia are intermittent. There are reports of looting and shelling throughout Monronvia.

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